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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Presents Bre Kennedy
DESCRIPTION:Bre Kennedy is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter acclaimed for her introspective storytelling and evocative performances. Her work has been praised by Billboard\, Paste\, American Songwriter\, and featured on key Spotify playlists including New Music Friday and Today’s Singer-Songwriters.\nKnown for her powerful live shows\, she has headlined sold-out performances at Nashville staples like Exit/In\, The Basement East\, The Blue Room\, and supported artists such as NEEDTOBREATHE\, Stephen Wilson Jr.\, The Paper Kites\, Joy Oladokun and Sheryl Crow at the Ryman Auditorium. As a songwriter\, she has collaborated with industry standouts including Jake Wesley Rogers and Lori McKenna\, with whom she co-wrote the acclaimed track “Before I Have a Daughter.” Her forthcoming fourth studio album\, The Alchemist\, released on January 30th 2026 marks a new creative chapter—an unflinchingly honest and artfully crafted body of work shaped by personal growth\, emotional clarity\, and a renewed sense of purpose. \nCreated in collaboration with trusted co-writers including Melissa Fuller\, Ben West\, Michigander\, Hadley Kennary\, Micah Tawlks\, Cheyenna Rose\, Spencer Rabin\, Collin Pastore\, Jake Finch\, Wilson Bcbeath and John Stark\, the album is more than a collection of songs; it’s an intentionally crafted map home. Bre threads hope through the darker moments\, writing with the conviction of someone who knows that beauty can bloom from the hardest places. “I want to encourage people with my songs to see the flowers through the concrete\,” she says — and it’s this sentiment that’s the heartbeat of the album. \nBre has cemented herself as an artist to watch and one of the brightest voices out of the New Nashville music scene both on stage and in the writing room\, recently securing cuts with artists such as Lily Meola\, Willie Nelson\, Lukas Nelson\, Joy Oladokun\, Lori McKenna\, GAYLE\, Britney Spencer and Billy Raffoul.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/rockport-music-presents-bre-kennedy/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Presents Bre Kennedy
DESCRIPTION:Bre Kennedy is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter acclaimed for her introspective storytelling and evocative performances. Her work has been praised by Billboard\, Paste\, American Songwriter\, and featured on key Spotify playlists including New Music Friday and Today’s Singer-Songwriters.\nKnown for her powerful live shows\, she has headlined sold-out performances at Nashville staples like Exit/In\, The Basement East\, The Blue Room\, and supported artists such as NEEDTOBREATHE\, Stephen Wilson Jr.\, The Paper Kites\, Joy Oladokun and Sheryl Crow at the Ryman Auditorium. As a songwriter\, she has collaborated with industry standouts including Jake Wesley Rogers and Lori McKenna\, with whom she co-wrote the acclaimed track “Before I Have a Daughter.” Her forthcoming fourth studio album\, The Alchemist\, released on January 30th 2026 marks a new creative chapter—an unflinchingly honest and artfully crafted body of work shaped by personal growth\, emotional clarity\, and a renewed sense of purpose. \nCreated in collaboration with trusted co-writers including Melissa Fuller\, Ben West\, Michigander\, Hadley Kennary\, Micah Tawlks\, Cheyenna Rose\, Spencer Rabin\, Collin Pastore\, Jake Finch\, Wilson Bcbeath and John Stark\, the album is more than a collection of songs; it’s an intentionally crafted map home. Bre threads hope through the darker moments\, writing with the conviction of someone who knows that beauty can bloom from the hardest places. “I want to encourage people with my songs to see the flowers through the concrete\,” she says — and it’s this sentiment that’s the heartbeat of the album. \nBre has cemented herself as an artist to watch and one of the brightest voices out of the New Nashville music scene both on stage and in the writing room\, recently securing cuts with artists such as Lily Meola\, Willie Nelson\, Lukas Nelson\, Joy Oladokun\, Lori McKenna\, GAYLE\, Britney Spencer and Billy Raffoul.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/rockport-music-presents-bre-kennedy-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Undercovers
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard these songs before. But not like this. \nYou’ll hear beloved hits like Kenny’s “The Gambler\,” Lionel’s “Hello\,” and Smokey’s “Cruisin’\,” reinterpreted with The Undercovers’ signature touch. \nKenny\, Lionel\, and Smokey were more than chart-topping artists; they were pioneers who transcended genres and influenced each others work. Kenny Rogers brought country storytelling to the pop world\, Lionel Richie blended soul with unforgettable pop\, and Smokey Robinson brought Motown’s soul to the mainstream. \nEven Smokey Robinson himself praised The Undercovers’ version of “Ooh Baby Baby” as the best cover of his cherished song. \nJoin The Undercovers—featuring vocalists Luke McMaster\, Kevin Pauls\, and Joel Parisien—as they go beyond the music\, sharing behind-the-scenes stories. \nSongs you remember. A night you won’t forget.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/the-undercovers/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
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SUMMARY:Howie Day
DESCRIPTION:Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic\, heartfelt shows\, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. Day’s warm tenor voice “soars into fluttering\, high registers\, but also grates with real\, pleading grit\,” as one critic put it. \nA native of Bangor\, Maine\, Day began playing piano at age five and guitar at age 12. By 15\, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school\, Day became a fixture at college coffeehouses across the U.S. He wrote\, financed and released his first effort\, Australia\, which was named Best Debut Album at the 2001 Boston Music Awards. Day began experimenting with effects pedals and loop-sampling techniques as he performed\, layering live percussion with vocal harmonies and guitar parts to become a veritable one-man band. He went on to sell over 30\,000 copies of Australia as he navigated the independent music scene and continued to hone his craft. \nAfter signing with Epic Records\, Day released his major-label debut\, Stop All The World Now\, and hit the road to support it. Since the release of this groundbreaking album 20 years ago\, featuring 4x platinum single ‘Collide’\, Howie Day continues to astound audiences with his everlasting music. Two additional studio albums (Sound The Alarm\, Lanterns) and his incredible live show will no doubt cultivate life changing and poignant moments for people around the world for many years to come. \nHowie Day VIP Meet & Greet Experience\nPre-show Meet & Greet and Personal Photo with Howie Day\nCommemorative VIP Laminate and Lanyard\, signed by Howie\nCollectible VIP-only Enamel Pin\nTote Bag\nEarly merchandise shopping opportunity before doors open to the public\nPriority venue entry \nVIP Tickets: $75 (above ticket price)
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/howie-day/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boston String Academy
DESCRIPTION:Boston String Academy is a dynamic nonprofit organization inspired by Venezuela’s renowned El Sistema model\, which champions musical excellence as a powerful force for social change. Through rigorous\, joyful string instruction\, Boston String Academy opens doors for children in underserved communities—removing financial and logistical barriers and creating life-changing access to high-level music education. \nFounded in 2012 by violinists Marielisa and Mariesther Alvarez\, graduates of The Boston Conservatory and El Sistema Venezuela\, the Academy is rooted in the founders’ belief that discipline\, collaboration\, and artistry shape not only musicians\, but confident\, compassionate human beings. Today\, Boston String Academy serves more than 120 students through three programs in Boston’s Chinatown and Allston neighborhoods\, providing a comprehensive musical foundation while fostering creativity\, leadership\, and responsibility. \nThe Academy’s impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Students have performed nationally and internationally and have been selected for prestigious programs including the Dudamel Foundation’s Encuentros in Mexico City\, Sistema Europe Youth Orchestra in Italy\, Orquestra Geração in Portugal\, LA Phil’s YOLA National Festival\, Boston University’s Tanglewood Institute\, and the Sphinx Performance Academy\, among many others. Boston String Academy has also collaborated with legendary artists such as Midori\, Gustavo Dudamel\, and Sir Simon Rattle. \nRecognized for both artistic excellence and community impact\, Boston String Academy received the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Commonwealth Award in 2019. In 2024\, its Youth Ensemble made a landmark debut at Carnegie Hall\, affirming the Academy’s mission: transforming lives\, strengthening communities\, and inspiring the next generation—one string\, one student\, and one powerful performance at a time.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/boston-string-academy/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music presents Hamnet
DESCRIPTION:Hamnet is a historical drama based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel\, set in 16th-century England. The story centers on Agnes\, the gifted and intuitive wife of William Shakespeare\, and the devastating impact of their young son Hamnet’s sudden death.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/rockport-music-presents-hamnet/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Youth Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon of music showcasing students who participate in Rockport Music’s education programs. The feature ensemble\, the Cape Ann Youth Chorus\, will present a heartwarming program of pieces about animals and nature\, the perfect setting for spring. \nABOUT YOUTH CHORUS \nRockport Music’s Cape Ann Youth Chorus offers an engaging\, inclusive choral experience for young singers across Cape Ann and Essex County. Participants rehearse weekly\, explore repertoire from diverse musical traditions\, and perform at concerts and community events throughout the year. \nThe chorus brings together singers of different ages and backgrounds\, fostering confidence\, musical development\, and a strong sense of belonging.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/rockport-music-youth-spotlight/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T193000
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SUMMARY:Billy Childs Trio
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening with Billy Childs\, one of the most celebrated and visionary composers and pianists of our time. Widely regarded as among the foremost American composers of his generation\, Childs has forged a singular voice that seamlessly unites jazz\, classical\, and contemporary chamber music traditions—creating a richly expressive style that is both sophisticated and deeply personal. \nA six-time GRAMMY-Award winner and seventeen-time nominee\, Childs has been honored across genres\, receiving awards for Best Instrumental Composition\, Best Arrangement\, and Best Instrumental Jazz Album\, most recently for The Winds of Change. His groundbreaking ability to move fluidly between jazz improvisation and orchestral composition has earned him commissions from leading institutions including the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Detroit Symphony\, National Symphony\, Kronos Quartet\, and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. His works have been performed at Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. \nChilds first rose to prominence as a prodigious young pianist with J.J. Johnson and Freddie Hubbard\, launching a jazz career that has evolved into one of remarkable breadth. His recordings—ranging from the acclaimed Lyric and Autumn: In Moving Pictures to Map to the Treasure\, featuring artists such as Renée Fleming and Yo-Yo Ma—demonstrate his extraordinary range and collaborative spirit. \nIn performance\, Childs combines virtuosic piano artistry with compositional brilliance\, delivering music that is lyrical\, rhythmically vibrant\, and emotionally resonant. Whether in intimate trio settings or expansive chamber works\, Billy Childs offers a concert experience that bridges traditions and redefines the possibilities of American music.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/billy-childs-trio/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T210000
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SUMMARY:Count Basie Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:In the history of Jazz music\, there is only one band leader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world\, with members personally chosen by him\, for over 40 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution that personifies the grandeur and excellence of Jazz. The Count Basie Orchestra\, today directed by Scotty Barnhart\, has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once\, won 19 GRAMMY Awards\, performed for Kings\, Queens\, and other world Royalty\, appeared in several movies\, television shows\, at every major jazz festival and major concert hall in the world.\nThe most recent honors are a 2026 GRAMMY nomination of Best Large Jazz Ensemble for Basie Rocks and a 2024 GRAMMY Win of Best Large Jazz Ensemble for “Basie Swings the Blues”! Other honors include their 2022 GRAMMY Nomination for Live At Birdland\, a 2018 GRAMMY Nomination for All About That Basie\, which features special guests Stevie Wonder\, Jon Faddis\, and Take 6 among others\, and the 2018 Downbeat Readers Poll Award as the #1 Jazz Orchestra in the world. Their critically acclaimed release in 2015 of A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas! is the very first holiday album in the 80-year history of the orchestra. Released on Concord Music\, it went to #1 on the Jazz charts and sold out on Amazon! Special guests include vocalists Johnny Mathis\, Ledisi\, our own Carmen Bradford and pianist Ellis Marsalis. A BBC TV produced documentary on Mr. Basie and the orchestra entitled Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes premiered on PBS in the US and UK in 2019 coinciding with the orchestra’s 85th Anniversary. It features interviews by Quincy Jones\, Scotty Barnhart\, Dee Askew\, John Williams\, and several other important members and associates of Mr. Basie and the orchestra.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/count-basie-orchestra/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T210000
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SUMMARY:Rocketman
DESCRIPTION:Rocketman is a musical biopic that follows the extraordinary life of Elton John\, from his shy beginnings as Reginald Dwight to his rise as a global superstar. Blending fantasy with electrifying performances of his greatest hits\, the film explores his struggles with fame\, addiction\, and identity on the road to self-acceptance.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/rocketman/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
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SUMMARY:Baroque to Classical
DESCRIPTION:Sharpen your musical perception to hear structure\, stylistic nuances\, and expressive detail. \nKick off the Rockport Chamber Music Festival with an engaging musical journey through the Baroque and Classical time periods. In this opening lecture\, audiences will explore the evolution of chamber music using selections from works featured throughout the Festival. Dr. Shyrock will help uncover the historical forces and cultural shifts that shaped these masterpieces\, and study the prominent composers in these eras. This interactive and insightful event offers the perfect gateway into the Festival – providing context\, curiosity\, and a deeper appreciation for the music you’ll hear all summer long. \nABOUT DR. ANDREW SHRYOCK \nAndrew Shryock joined the Conservatory in 2013. He is an associate professor of core studies specializing in music history. \nAs an instructor\, Shryock teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music history\, with an emphasis on topics in 18th-century music\, as well as graduate courses in academic and professional writing. He has also served as an instructor at Boston University\, Johns Hopkins University\, Tufts University\, and University of Massachusetts Boston. \nAs a writing advisor\, Shryock runs the website Write in Tune(Opens in a new window)\, where he works with musicians to achieve their goals with clear and engaging professional writing. He works with Conservatory students on subjects in academic and professional writing through his department’s writing center. He also wrote and maintains the department’s internal research and writing manual\, Writing Guide for Musicians. Through his work as an officer with the faculty union\, Andrew assists faculty colleagues with applications for promotion and strategies for career advancement\, and he wrote and maintains the union’s guide to wage renegotiation. He also serves as a reader for the Rising Voices Awards at WriteBoston\, a non-profit that fosters learning and literacy through writing. \nAs a public speaker and writer\, Shryock draws on his knowledge from the lecture hall to enrich audience experiences in the concert hall. He regularly gives pre-concert talks and writes program notes. He has worked with Rockport Music\, New England Classical Singers\, Back Bay Chorale\, Emmanuel Music\, Georgia Tech Chamber Choir\, and Music at Marsh Chapel. \nAs a music historian\, Shryock’s academic research—on intersections of music\, literature\, and aesthetics—has appeared in the Newsletter for the American Handel Society\, This Is the Sound of Irony: Music\, Politics\, and Popular Culture\, and Notes. He has given papers at national meetings of the American Musicological Society\, Handel Institute (United Kingdom)\, Society for Eighteenth-Century Music\, and Society for Textual Scholarship. \nBefore joining the Conservatory\, Shryock served as general manager for the early music ensemble the Boston Camerata. He holds a Ph.D. in musicology from Boston University and an M.M. in musicology and B.M. in vocal performance from the Peabody Conservatory.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/baroque-to-classical/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T213000
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SUMMARY:Gregory Porter
DESCRIPTION:Two-time GRAMMY winner Gregory Porter brings his powerhouse baritone\, deep soul\, and irresistible groove to the stage in an electrifying evening of jazz and R&B. With hits from Liquid Spirit and beyond\, Porter delivers music that is heartfelt\, uplifting\, and unforgettable. \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nAcclaimed singer and songwriter Gregory Porter was raised in Bakersfield\, California\, and he cites the Bakersfield Southern Gospel sound\, as well as his mother’s Nat King Cole record collection\, as fundamental influences on his own sound. \nPorter began singing in small jazz clubs in San Diego while attending San Diego State University on a football scholarship. Eventually Porter moved to New York City to pursue music full-time and his career began to ascend with the release of his first two albums—Water (2010) and Be Good (2012)—both of which received GRAMMY nominations. \nIn 2013\, he released his breakout Blue Note debut Liquid Spirit which quickly grew into a global phenomenon\, selling more than a million albums and earning Porter his first GRAMMY Award with NPR declaring him “America’s Next Great Jazz Singer.” \nHis 2016 follow-up Take Me To The Alley won Porter his second GRAMMY for Best Vocal Jazz Album and firmly established him as his generation’s most soulful jazz singer-songwriter. In 2017\, Porter released the heartfelt tribute album Nat King Cole & Me\, and in 2020 returned to his original songwriting on the uplifting ALL RISE\, both of which received GRAMMY nominations. \nHis 2021 release Still Rising collected new songs\, covers\, duets\, and a selection of his much-loved favorite songs. \nPorter has hosted the podcast The Hang\, a conversation series featuring his famous friends\, as well as his own cooking show The PorterHouse\, in which the singer shared recipes inspired by his local community\, experiences from touring the globe\, and family cooking traditions from growing up with his mother and seven siblings.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/gregory-porter/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T193000
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SUMMARY:A Brahms Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Jon Kimura Parker\, piano | Chee-Yun Kim\, violin | Barry Shiffman\, viola | Colin Carr\, cello | Mira Kardan\, cello \nThe Festival’s Opening Night features the music of Brahms\, brought to life by a distinguished ensemble of celebrated soloists whose collective artistry promises an evening of richness\, intimacy\, and expressive power. \nPROGRAM\nBRAHMS: 3 Intermezzi\, Op. 117\nARENSKY: Quartet No. 2 in A minor\nIntermission\nBRAHMS: Piano Quartet in C minor \nJon Kimura Parker\, piano\nPianist Jon Kimura Parker is renowned for his charisma\, enthusiasm\, and dynamic performances. A veteran of the international concert stage\, he has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall\, the Berlin Philharmonie\, the Sydney Opera House\, and London’s South Bank Centre. He is Creative Partner of the Minnesota Orchestra and serves as Artistic Director of the Honens International Piano Competition and Artistic Advisor to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. \nEqually at home as a soloist and chamber musician\, Parker performs with leading orchestras worldwide. A founding member of the Montrose Trio\, he has collaborated with artists including Doc Severinsen\, Audra McDonald\, and Bobby McFerrin. He is Professor of Piano at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and an Officer of the Order of Canada. \nChee-Yun Kim\, violin\nViolinist Chee-Yun is an internationally acclaimed soloist and winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and an Avery Fisher Career Grant. She has performed with leading orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony\, NHK Symphony Orchestra of Japan\, Seoul Philharmonic\, Toronto Symphony\, and National Symphony Orchestra\, collaborating with conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas\, Jaap van Zweden\, and Manfred Honeck. \nA champion of contemporary music\, Chee-Yun has given acclaimed performances of violin concertos by Christopher Theofanidis and Kevin Puts\, while remaining deeply committed to chamber music. She appears regularly at major festivals in the United States and abroad and has performed at Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and the United Nations. She has held faculty positions at SMU\, Indiana University\, and the University of Cincinnati CCM. \nColin Carr\, cello\nCellist Colin Carr enjoys an international career as a soloist and chamber musician\, appearing with leading orchestras worldwide. His orchestral engagements include the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra\, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\, BBC Symphony Orchestra\, and major U.S. ensembles such as the Chicago\, Los Angeles\, Washington\, Philadelphia\, and Montréal orchestras\, as well as all the principal orchestras of Australia and New Zealand. \nA highly sought-after chamber musician\, Carr was a member of the Golub–Kaplan–Carr Trio for two decades and has collaborated with ensembles including the Guarneri and Emerson String Quartets and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. His acclaimed discography includes the complete Bach Cello Suites and the complete Beethoven Sonatas and Variations with pianist Thomas Sauer. He is Professor of Cello at the Royal Academy of Music and Stony Brook University. \nMira Kardan\, cello\nCellist Mira Kardan is an emerging artist recognized for her expressive musicianship as a soloist and chamber musician. She attends the Glenn Gould School as a recipient of the Renette and David Berman Scholarships\, studying with Hans Jørgen Jensen and Andrés Díaz\, and is a former member of the Colburn Music Academy\, where she served as principal cellist of the Colburn Academy Virtuosi. \nAn avid chamber musician\, Kardan performed with the Olive Piano Trio\, winner of the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Gold Medal\, and her current string trio won first prize in the 2025 Glenn Gould School Chamber Competition. As a soloist\, she won first prize in the 2025 Shean Strings Competition and will appear with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. She has been featured twice on NPR’s From the Top.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/a-brahms-celebration/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
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SUMMARY:Mira Kardan\, cello
DESCRIPTION:This concert showcases cellist Mira Kardan in a one-hour program featuring works by Beethoven\, Schumann\, Dvořák\, and Rossini\, highlighting the cello’s lyrical voice across four distinctive musical worlds. \nPROGRAM\nBEETHOVEN: Cello Sonata No. 3\nSCHUMANN: Adagio & Allegro\, Op. 70\nDVORAK: Silent Woods\nROSSINI: Barber of Seville (arr. by Tedesco) \nMira Kardan\, cello\nCellist Mira Kardan is an emerging artist recognized for her expressive musicianship and accomplishments as a soloist and chamber musician. She attends the Glenn Gould School as a recipient of the Renette and David Berman Scholarships\, studying with Hans Jørgen Jensen and Andrés Díaz. Previously\, she was a member of the Colburn Music Academy\, where she studied with Clive Greensmith and served as principal cellist of the Colburn Academy Virtuosi chamber orchestra. \nAn avid chamber musician\, Mira performed as a member of the Olive Piano Trio\, which won the Gold Medal at the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and First Grand Prize at the 2022 Chicago International Music Competition. In 2023\, the trio participated in an international exchange with the Sibelius Academy in Finland. Her current string trio won first prize in the 2025 Glenn Gould School Chamber Competition\, and she is an Artist-in-Residence at Off Centre Music Salon in Toronto. \nAs a soloist\, Mira won first prize in the 2025 Shean Strings Competition and will appear with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Additional honors include prizes at the International Young Artist Concerto Competition\, Bellflower Symphony Competition\, and Sound Espressivo Competition. She has been featured twice on NPR’s From the Top. \nMira has participated in master classes with Gautier Capuçon\, Steven Isserlis\, the Calidore Quartet\, and the Takács Quartet\, and has attended the Heifetz Institute\, Meadowmount\, and Yellowbarn. She performs on a Grubaugh & Seifert Montagnana-model cello (2019). \nMicah Yui\, piano\nCanadian pianist Micah Yui enjoys an international career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, and recitalist\, with appearances on three continents. She has performed for dignitaries of Japan and Canada and is the recipient of three Canada Council Grants\, the Edmonton Civic Award\, and the Alberta Achievement Award. A prizewinner in numerous competitions\, her acclaimed recording of Bloch’s Concerto Symphonique with the London Symphony Orchestra was named Record of the Year by Stereophile magazine. \nMs. Yui has presented recitals in major cities including Zurich\, Tokyo\, New York\, and Copenhagen\, and has collaborated with distinguished artists such as Matt Haimovitz\, Daniel Heifetz\, James Buswell\, Paul Coletti\, and the St. Lawrence String Quartet. She has also appeared frequently in piano trio performances with Haimovitz and violinist Andy Simionescu\, including presentations of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. \nMs. Yui earned her Bachelor of Music degree at The Juilliard School\, studying with Bella Davidovich\, and completed advanced studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto\, the University of Toronto\, and the Peabody Conservatory\, where she studied with Leon Fleisher. Her early training included work with Boris and Inna Zarankin\, Marietta Orlov\, Giovanni Valentini\, and Menahem Pressler. \nA dedicated educator\, Ms. Yui has served on the faculties of the Royal Conservatory of Music\, Peabody Preparatory\, the Heifetz Institute\, and the Music Institute of Chicago. She currently teaches at the Colburn School’s Community School of Performing Arts and Music Academy.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/mira-kardan-cello/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Simone Dinnerstein\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Simone Dinnerstein\, renowned for her distinctive musical voice and celebrated Bach interpretations\, performs works by Bach\, Rameau\, and others in a program combining clarity\, imagination\, and expressive depth. \nPROGRAM : REFLECTIONS\nRAMEAU : Gavotte et six doubles\nPHILIP LASSER: Twelve Variations on Chorale by J.S. Bach\nIntermission\nJ.S. BACH: 15 Sinfonias\, BWV 787-801\nKEITH JARRET: Encore from “Tokyo” \n“lean\, knowing\, and unpretentious elegance” — The New Yorker \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nSimone Dinnerstein is an American pianist celebrated for her distinctive musical voice and deeply personal artistry. The Washington Post has called her “an artist of strikingly original ideas and irrefutable integrity\,” while The New York Times has described her as “a unique voice in the forest of Bach interpretation.” She first came to wide public attention in 2007 with her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations\, an interpretation praised for being both rigorously faithful to the score and profoundly individual. \nSince then\, Dinnerstein has enjoyed an international performing career\, appearing with orchestras including the New York Philharmonic\, Montreal Symphony Orchestra\, London Symphony Orchestra\, and Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale Rai. She has performed in major venues worldwide\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, the Berlin Philharmonie\, the Vienna Konzerthaus\, the Seoul Arts Center\, and the Sydney Opera House. \nDinnerstein has released fifteen albums\, all of which have topped the Billboard classical charts. Her recordings span a wide range of repertoire\, from Couperin to Philip Glass. Notable recent projects include a trilogy of pandemic-era recordings made in her Brooklyn home\, and Complicité (2025)\, her first all-Bach album in over a decade\, featuring mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano\, oboist Peggy Pearson\, and Baroklyn\, the string ensemble she founded and directs. \nEqually known for her creative projects and collaborations\, Dinnerstein has premiered works by Philip Glass\, Richard Danielpour\, André Previn\, Philip Lasser\, and others\, and has conceived and directed multimedia productions combining music and visual art. She is deeply committed to bringing classical music to nontraditional venues and underserved audiences\, working for decades with the Piatigorsky Foundation and founding the Neighborhood Classics concert series in New York City. \nA dedicated educator and mentor\, Dinnerstein serves on the piano faculty of the Mannes School of Music and is a frequent competition juror. She studied with Solomon Mikowsky\, Maria Curcio\, and Peter Serkin\, and believes passionately in music’s power to transform listeners and communities alike.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/simone-dinnerstein-piano/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T190000
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SUMMARY:David Finckel & Wu Han Benjamin Beilman
DESCRIPTION:Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han—two of the most influential figures in chamber music—join violinist Benjamin Beilman for an evening devoted to Schubert\, performing the Piano Trios in B-flat and E-flat\, works of expansive lyricism\, depth\, and emotional breadth. PROGRAM SCHUBERT: Piano Trio in B-flat major\, D.898 Intermission SCHUBERT: Piano Trio in E-flat major\, D.929 DAVID FINCKEL\, cello & WU HAN\, piano David Finckel is one of the most distinguished cellists of his generation\, celebrated worldwide as a performer\, recording artist\, educator\, and artistic leader. He performs extensively with his longtime musical partner\, pianist Wu Han\, and appears internationally as a soloist\, recitalist\, and chamber musician. During his thirty-four seasons with the Emerson String Quartet\, Finckel earned nine GRAMMY® Awards\, the Avery Fisher Prize\, and widespread acclaim for definitive recordings of the complete string quartets of Beethoven\, Schubert\, Brahms\, Bartók\, and Shostakovich. As Artistic Co-Director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Co-Founder of Music@Menlo\, Finckel is known for imaginative programming\, sustained mentorship\, and visionary leadership. Wu Han is one of today’s most influential figures in classical music\, internationally acclaimed as a performer\, recording artist\, educator\, and arts administrator. A recipient of Musical America’s Musician of the Year Award\, she performs widely across the United States\, Europe\, and Asia\, appearing as soloist with major orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra\, Atlanta Symphony\, and Aspen Festival Orchestra. BENJAMIN BEILMAN\, violin Benjamin Beilman has earned international acclaim for his passionate performances and distinctive tone\, described by The New York Times as “muscular with a glint of violence” and praised by The Strad for its “pure poetry.” Known for his instinctive sense of form and color\, he brings a balance of elegance and surprise to both core repertoire and contemporary music. Highlights of Beilman’s 2025–26 season include appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra\, Dresden Philharmonic\, Antwerp Symphony\, Nashville Symphony\, and Solistes Européens Luxembourg\, as well as a month-long tour of Australasia with leading orchestras. He continues his acclaimed recital partnership with pianist Steven Osborne and curates chamber music programs at the Sun Valley Music Festival. Recent seasons have included his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic under Kirill Petrenko\, alongside performances with major orchestras worldwide. A dedicated advocate for new music\, Beilman has inspired and premiered works by Frederic Rzewski\, Gabriella Smith\, and Chris Rogerson\, and joined the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music in 2022. He plays the 1740 “Ysaÿe” Guarneri del Gesù\, on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/david-finckel-wu-han-benjamin-beilman/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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